Traffic stop leads to seizure of firearm, drugs

BONNYVILLE - Bonnyville RCMP seized a firearm, brass knuckles and cocaine following a traffic stop near Kehewin on April 24.

The traffic stop resulted in three occupants of the vehicle being arrested. 

"During the search, police located a loaded 12 gauge shotgun, cocaine and brass knuckles," according to information from RCMP.

Shaylinn Badger, 28, of Cold Lake was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, careless use of a firearm, possession of cocaine, and carrying a concealed weapon. Badger was brought before a Justice of the Peace and has been released from custody, according to RCMP.

Anthony Delorme, 38, of Lac La Biche was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, careless use of a firearm, possession of cocaine, carrying a concealed weapon, and possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order.

Delorme was brought before a Justice of the Peace and has been remanded in custody, according to RCMP.

Kirkland Wells, 26, of Cold Lake was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, careless use of a firearm, possession of cocaine, and carrying a concealed weapon. Wells was brought before a Justice of the Peace and has been released from custody, according to RCMP.